Beauty on the Job

For some girls, college means hitting the books and a part-time job. Johnie Emma Gall talks to three students who find that working hard doesn’t have to mean taking a break from looking great!

Jane Fryer
Job Description: Waitress
Where: The Waffle Shop
Everyone dreads the long lines outside of The Waffle Shop on football weekends, but Fryer works hard to make sure breakfast is worth the wait. She battles the grease, sweat and butter with the help of her five-star beauty weapons.

Clock In: Fryer washes her face before and after work with Clearasil StayClear Skin Perfecting Face Wash. (Sold at most drugstores, $4.49)
Opening Hour: CoverGirl Exact Eyelights Mascara in Black Sapphire holds up through Fryer’s eight-hour day. (Target, $6.99)
On a Break: Fryer touches up with Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm. (Sold at most drugstores, $2.99)
Clock Out: She runs home to wash the smell of syrup out of her hair with Herbal Essences Drama Clean Shampoo. (Sold at most drugstores, $4.29)

Katie Skaggs
Job Description: Desk Attendant
Where: Penn State Fitness Center
You’d have a hard time finding Skaggs in smokey eye makeup while she’s stacking weights at work, but she’s a pro when it comes to the fresh and natural look.

Clock In: Skaggs prepares her skin for the sweaty cardio room with Neutrogena Oil-Free Deep Clean Cream Cleanser. (Walgreens, $5.25)
On A Break: L’Oreal Everpure Volume Shampoo and Conditioner give her hair volume and keep it soft throughout the day. (Sold at most drugstores, $6.99)
Clock Out: Skaggs washes off the day with Caress Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body Wash. (Sold at most drugstores, $6.99)

Kaitlyn Smith
Job Description: Cocktail Waitress
Where: Indigo Nite Club
Cutting up fruit for hours, running around in heels and remembering 30 drink orders at a time is all in a night’s work for Kaitlyn. But she needs more than a sharp memory and a lot of patience when she shows up for work.

Clock In: Smith uses a teasing brush on her straight hair, then she sprays her roots with “Play Dirty Spray Wax” by Short Sexy Hair. (Sold at most drugstores, $10.99)
Opening Hour: She smooths on “Teint Idole” foundation by Lancôme, followed by concealer to help beat the club’s humidity. (Sold at most department stores, $40)
On a Break: “So Aglow” After Sun Spray gives Smith’s skin a subtle shimmer. (Bath & Body Works, $17)
Clock Out: Smith still has gorgeous eyes after a long night because of Too Faced eye shadow palettes. (Sephora, $34)

The original version of this article appeared in the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of Valley magazine, Penn State’s life and style publication.